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New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted 40 students from Dreyfus Intermediate School, Stapleton, at Gracie Mansion for an Alvin Ailey Dance workshop celebrating Black History Month. (Photo courtesy Office of the Mayor)

New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted 40 students from Dreyfus Intermediate School, Stapleton, at Gracie Mansion for an Alvin Ailey Dance workshop celebrating Black History Month. (Photo courtesy Office of the Mayor)

New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted 40 students from Dreyfus Intermediate School, Stapleton, at Gracie Mansion for an Alvin Ailey Dance workshop celebrating Black History Month. (Photo courtesy Office of the Mayor)

New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted 40 students from Dreyfus Intermediate School, Stapleton, at Gracie Mansion for an Alvin Ailey Dance workshop celebrating Black History Month. (Photo courtesy Office of the Mayor)